Home and Community ServicesChild Care for Children/Youth with Disabilities

What is Child Care for Children/Youth with Disabilities (CCCYD) service?

This service provides specialized care for the child or youth with disabilities up to age 18. Child care is provided so that the usual caregiver can be employed or take training that will maintain or increase the family’s earning power (such as earning a degree).

Who needs Child Care for Children/Youth with Disabilities?

You may need this service if you are the usual caregiver for a child or youth with disabilities and you need to:

Find employment or stay employed

Enroll in and regularly attend vocational or educational training

Earn a high school diploma or equivalent diploma, or undergraduate degree

Do I qualify for CCCYD?

The child must be eligible for Medicaid and have care needs similar to individuals who live in a nursing home.

There must be a need for this special service that cannot be met in another way.